Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a petition that I wish to table today. Petition No. 4-12(7) has 530 signatures. These petitioners are expressing their support for continuation of funding of the Northwest Territories training centre in Inuvik. This training centre is operated and managed by the Native Women's Association of the Northwest Territories. The petition states:

"Due to federal and territorial budget cuts, a large portion of the Northwest Territories training centre's budget appears to be lost. Without cooperation from government funding sources, we will be forced to close the NWT training centre. We, however, are in the process of seeking support through intervention of our Premier, Nellie Cournoyea. We ask you to support our concerns by signing this document which will be forwarded to local, regional and territorial politicians and our Member of Parliament."

As I stated, this petition is signed by 530 people from the Inuvik and Delta area.